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- DictionarySac·ri·lege/ˈsakrəlij/
noun
- 1. violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred: "putting ecclesiastical vestments to secular use was considered sacrilege"
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Sacrilege is a violation or irreverence of something sacred or holy, often related to religion. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and history of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Sacrilege is the failure to treat something holy with the respect it should have, or an example of this. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Sacrilege is the failure to treat something holy with the respect it should have, or an example of this. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see examples from various sources and find translations in other languages.
the misuse or desecration of anything regarded as sacred or as worthy of extreme respect. to play Mozart's music on a kazoo is sacrilege. the act or an instance of taking anything sacred for secular use.
Sacrilege was originally reserved for talking about blasphemous acts that disrespect, violate, or misuse holy traditions or objects. However, today the term sacrilege carries a broader, and lighter, meaning than its origins suggest.
sacrilege. noun. /ˈsækrəlɪdʒ/. /ˈsækrəlɪdʒ/. [uncountable, singular] an act of treating a holy thing or place without respect. The cult of the Roman emperor was sacrilege to Jews and Christians. (figurative) It would be sacrilege to alter the composer's original markings. Collocations Religion.
Sacrilege is an act of treating something that is holy or important without respect. Learn how to say sacrilege in different languages and see examples of its usage.
